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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.02, 8,030.88 and 2,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.02, 8,030.88 and 2,066.31 is: 3,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.02 : 8,030.88 = 2,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.02/8,030.88 = 2,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.02x = 8,030.88 × 2,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.02x = 16,594,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594,287.65/5,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.99

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